Front-End Architecture Lead

Job Description

Company Overview

Magnet Forensics is a globally recognized technology company specializing in digital investigation solutions used by law enforcement, government agencies, and enterprises. The company focuses on building advanced software that helps professionals uncover, analyze, and present digital evidence efficiently and securely.

With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and reliability, Magnet Forensics develops tools that support critical investigations across mobile devices, computers, cloud environments, and IoT systems. The organization operates in a highly technical and impact-driven environment where engineering excellence and product integrity are top priorities.

The company culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and solving real-world problems that contribute to public safety and digital trust.

Job Details

This position is a senior-level engineering role focused on designing and guiding the front-end architecture of scalable, high-performance web applications. The role requires strong technical leadership and deep expertise in modern front-end frameworks and system design principles.

• Role: Front-End Architecture Specialist (Front-End Architect)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Model: Hybrid / Remote (depending on team requirements)
• Department: Engineering / Product Development
• Experience Level: Senior / Lead (7+ years preferred)
• Reporting To: Engineering Manager / Director of Engineering

Job Description

The Front-End Architecture Specialist at Magnet Forensics is responsible for defining and maintaining the technical direction of front-end systems across multiple products. This role involves designing scalable UI architectures, improving performance, ensuring maintainability, and guiding development teams in implementing best practices.

You will play a critical role in shaping the user experience of mission-critical forensic software used by professionals worldwide. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and a product-oriented mindset.

This position requires collaboration with backend engineers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver seamless and high-performing applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable front-end architecture for enterprise-grade applications
• Define coding standards, best practices, and reusable UI component libraries
• Lead technical decision-making for front-end frameworks and tools
• Optimize application performance for speed, responsiveness, and scalability
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to translate designs into functional interfaces
• Conduct code reviews and mentor front-end developers
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical debt
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design implementation
• Integrate front-end systems with backend APIs and services
• Stay updated with modern front-end technologies and industry trends
• Contribute to long-term technical roadmap planning for UI systems

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in modern front-end development (7+ years preferred)
• Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Deep knowledge of frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience in front-end architecture design and system scalability
• Strong understanding of state management solutions (Redux, Context API, etc.)
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL integration
• Experience with performance optimization techniques
• Knowledge of build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or similar
• Strong understanding of responsive and accessible design principles
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor developers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in enterprise or SaaS products
• Exposure to cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest or Cypress

Benefits

Working at Magnet Forensics offers a strong combination of professional growth and meaningful impact. Employees are part of a mission-driven organization focused on solving real-world challenges.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact forensic technology products
• Career growth in a senior technical leadership role
• Exposure to global engineering teams and complex systems
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture
• Learning and development opportunities in advanced technologies
• Flexible working arrangements depending on team structure
• Inclusive and supportive workplace environment
• Chance to contribute to products used in critical investigations worldwide

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the Front-End Architecture Specialist role at Magnet Forensics should prepare a detailed resume highlighting relevant front-end architecture experience, large-scale application development, and technical leadership roles.

Application steps:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for technical interviews and system design discussions

Update your resume with relevant front-end architecture and leadership experience

Highlight projects involving scalable UI systems and performance optimization

Submit your application through the official Magnet Forensics careers portal

Include links to GitHub, portfolio, or technical case studies if available